
Aviles Street Festival
Join us for the Second Annual Aviles Street Festival as we celebrate Spanish Heritage Month on the oldest street in the oldest city in America — Aviles Street! The festival takes place on Friday, September 5th from 4 PM to 9 PM (during First Friday Art Walk) and Saturday, September 6th from 12 PM to 9 PM. The merchants, museums, galleries, and restaurants along Aviles Street invite you to enjoy two days of fun, food, music, art, and history. Highlights include invited plein air artists, live music, flamenco dancers, sword dueling demonstrations, boutique shopping, and much more.

St. Augustine Book Festival
Happening September 20, 2025, for our Third Annual St. Augustine Book Festival, hosted by the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum on historic Aviles Street—the oldest street in the United States. Discover a wide variety of authors and genres, including children’s books, fiction, Florida history, and more. Enjoy author meet-and-greets, explore exciting new works, and take a ticketed tour of our 227+ year-old historic house. This event is free to all, and donations are appreciated to support the preservation of the museum.

Sing Out Loud Festival 2025
Hozier, Beabadoobee, Vance Joy and The Teskey Brothers will headline the 2025 Sing Out Loud Festival on September 20th and 21st. The Live Wildly Showcase, a two-day concert event at Francis Field, will feature additional performances by Rilo Kiley, Father John Misty, Maren Morris, Gigi Perez, David Kushner and more!

St. Augustine Songwriters Festival
Get ready to immerse yourselves in a musical extravaganza at the St. Augustine Songwriters Festival. Picture yourself amid captivating performances, where top-notch hitmakers come together to unravel the untold stories and inspirations behind their sensational chart-toppers. From heartwarming anecdotes to unexpected twists, this festival is a treasure trove of secrets that will leave you enchanted and craving for more. Join us at the St. Augustine Songwriters Festival (Sept. 26th-28th. 2025) and let the magic of music transport you to a world where every note and lyric comes alive with tales of triumph, love, and everything in between. Get ready to be inspired, moved, and forever changed by the St. Augustine Songwriters Festival.

Pumpkin Festival and Handmade Market
Ready for some fun fall action on the farm? Visit the only pumpkin patch in St Augustine, FL where you can pick your own pumpkin straight off the vine.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27th for the 2025 Pumpkin Festival + Handmade market!

Fall Fling Festival
The Fall Fling Family Festival will take place on Sunday, September 28th to raise funds for the new Clean Start laundry facilities at Goff Family Shelter.

Creekside Festival
The Creekside Festival is a Florida Heritage Festival that has become one of the most popular festivals around, attracting more than 10,000 visitors each year. The annual festival features family friendly activities, variety live music, bluegrass, country, rock & classic hits.

CROCtoberfest
On the first weekend of October each year, the Alligator Farm celebrates crocodilians through their Brew-at-the-Zoo, Croctoberfest! This conservation event features breweries and vendors from throughout Florida. You can sample beers from your neighborhood breweries as you learn about conservation work happening right here in St Johns County.
Local restaurants will also be onsite dishing out some of their favorites. The full list of participating breweries, restaurants, conservation organizations, and more is posted at the beginning of each September.
This is a strictly 21 and older event. No Children including infants or toddlers are permitted.

Florida Bohemian Festival
Head to Florida Agricultural Museum on October 5th for a full day of more than 20 different classes (from Yoga to Gardening) during the Florida Bohemian Fest!
Learn from and shop with over 30 Artisan Vendors and Healers. Everything from Tarot Reading, Massage and Reiki to Vintage Clothing, Art and Healthy Eats.

St. Johns County Cracker Day
Head to the 66th Annual Cracker Day and Market on Saturday October 11, 2025!
Watch, ride and learn about the Cracker Cattle and cowboy history. The event features lots of food options, activities, craft vendors, pony rides, cowboys, snacks and plenty of horses and horse races for your enjoyment. Fun for all ages!

St. Augustine Greek Festival
Escape to Greece during Greek Fest at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church!
Happening October 11th and 12th, the Annual Greek Festival will feature an authentic Greek food, pastry, music, dancing and more!
The event also provides shopping opportunities at the Holy Trinity Agora (market), the St. Theodora's Gift Shop and Bookstore as well as the Zaharoplastio (for pastries and treats to take home!). The Kafenio will be serving up Greek frappes and friendly bartenders will have plenty of ouzo lemonada, beer and wine available for purchase.
We hope you will join us for a meal and to celebrate Greek culture and heritage! Be Greek for a Day! Opa!

Vilano Vibe-Rations
Catch the Vibe at Vilano Beach’s biggest party of the year! Vibrations 2025 brings together an incredible lineup of rock legends and local favorites for a beachside music festival that spans the decades.

St. Benedict Blues Festival
The Saint Benedict the Moor Blues Festival will be held on October 24th through 26th to benefit the Saint Benedict the Moor Catholic Mission Rectory Fund.
This year marks the 13th year of the annual festival featuring some of the best blues performers, amazing home cooked food and tons of fun.
Some chairs and tables will be available, still, guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
All proceeds from the Blues Fest benefit the St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church renovation.
Admission is $7 at the gate.

Hastings Fall Festival
Kick off the fall season with two days of art, live music, delicious food, and fall family fun at the heart of historic Hastings, FL. This vibrant festival features a diverse lineup of artists and makers across various mediums, including painting, pottery, photography, glasswork, fiber art, and jewelry.

EPIC Ancient City Kids Day
Coordinated by EPIC Behavioral Healthcare and brought to the community by a committee of children organizations, Ancient City Kids Day is a day of fun-filled activities for children and families.
The event is free for the public and will include more than 40 youth service organizations each of whom will offer games, activities, crafts, give-aways, bounce houses or fun contests for kids. They will also be offering resource information for parents regarding programs and services in the community.
There will be free t-shirts/goody bags for kids while they last and live entertainment all day.
Admission to this event is free!

Whiskey, Wine, and Wildlife: Vilano A1A Soirée
The Vilano A1A Soirée is a Hyatt Place hotel takeover tasting event featuring gourmet bites and flavorful beverages.
Guests receive a souvenir glass for unlimited beer, wine and spirits tastings while sampling culinary delights from some of northeast Florida’s best restaurants. Live music completes the evening characterized by a laid-back oceanfront Vilano Beach vibe.
Tickets are ALL-INCLUSIVE with food and drink tastings from Northeast Florida’s best restaurants and world-renowned spirits, wines and beers!

Whiskey, Wine, and Wildlife: Alligator Farm VIP Behind the Scenes Tour
On November 8th, as part of of Whiskey, Wine and Wildlife, guests will be treated to a private, guided behind-the-scenes tour of the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, followed by a private wine and cheese reception.

St. ARTistine Art & Food Festival
Head to Francis Field in St. Augustine for an amazing day of local artists, crafters, bakers, food trucks & family-friendly entertainment to celebrate this vibrant community of creative talent & delicious delights during the St. ARTistine Art & Food Festival.

Whiskey, Wine, and Wildlife: Grand Tasting
On November 8th, Whiskey Wine and Wildlife’s main event combines all three of the W’s and much more for the perfect Vilano Beach afternoon.

Palatka Blue Crab Festival
Get ready to throw your claws in the air on Memorial Day weekend during the annual Palatka Blue Crab Festival!
Happening May 23, 24 and 25, this beloved event features national headliners, full-day concert line-ups of regional musicians, dozens of vendors and food trucks, community events, activities and entertainment for all ages, and a massive kids’ zone.

St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch
NEW this year to the St. Augustine Food + Wine Fest is the al fresco, Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch. Happening on May 11th at Ancient City Farmstead, this event is the perfect finale to the festival and memorable, fun and relaxed way to celebrate Mom with the entire family!

St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival Grand Tasting
On May 10th the St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival hosts its signature event, the Grand Tasting. The event features a fun afternoon of culinary and beverage tastings with live music in the beautiful surrounding of the Ancient City Farmstead.
Sunflower and Tomato Festival
Wesley Wells Farms, the largest you-pick farm in St. Johns County, is excited to host the second annual Tomato Festival.
They are packing in the fun for this fun, spring festival on the farm and there is fun for visitors of all ages for this special one-day event!

St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival Smoke on the Walk
On May 9th the St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival hosts sunset evening event that showcases not only great BBQ but also some of the southeast’s most celebrated chefs with a variety of tasting dishes. The event will be held at the picturesque Ancient City Farmstead.

St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival Harvest Awards and Tastings
On May 8th the St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival hosts the Harvest Awards & Tastings event to celebrate the rich tapestry of St. Augustine's local, upscale culinary scene.

St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival River Walk Tastings
On May 7th the St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival hosts the River Walk Tastings. Head to San Sebastian Winery and La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs for an extraordinary tasting experience!

St. Augustine History Festival
The St. Augustine History Festival was created and conceived by UFHSA (University of Florida Historic St. Augustine, Inc.) and the Lastinger Family Foundation for the purpose of generating excitement about the history of America’s oldest city. The goal is to showcase every era of St. Augustine’s long and storied past at more than 20 venues and historic attractions from May 8th through 12th.

STA Craft Brewers' Fest
St. Augustine's local breweries—Ancient City Brewing, Dog Rose Brewing Company, Bog Brewing Company, and Old Coast Ales—will team up with over 25 breweries from across the state and country for a day of excitement tailored to craft beer enthusiasts.

Romanza Festivale
Enjoy 17 days of outstanding performances at various venues throughout St. Augustine beginning May 2nd.
The Taste of St. Augustine 2025
St. Augustine's premier food festival is back and celebrating its 28th Anniversary! The annual Taste of St. Augustine will occur on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on A1A South. This signature food festival serves exciting "tastes" from St. Augustine's favorite restaurants and food trucks. It is a major fundraiser for EPIC Behavioral Healthcare, serving the St. Johns community since 1973.
Roscolusa Songwriters Festival
Save the date to come celebrate the 13 year anniversary of Ponte Vedra, FL's number one event, Roscolusa Songwriters Festival at Nocatee presented by UF Health St. Johns. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund helping local families tackle childhood cancer.

Cabbage, Potato & Bacon Festival
Get ready for a weekend of wholesome fun at the Hastings Cabbage, Potato & Bacon Festival. This lively event promises a unique blend of entertainment, featuring The Great Mow Down Lawnmower Races, a Spud Run 5K & 10K, community tours, engaging cooking demonstrations, a local market, chef tasting, live music and silent auction.
Florida's Birding and Photo Fest
The annual Birding and Photo Fest will be held April 23-27, 2025. Head to Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia to discover more than 110 exciting photography & birding events including field workshops, classroom sessions, plus night and action photographs.
Old Town Art Show
The Old Town Art Show is being held April 12th and 13th at Francis Field in downtown Saint Augustine FL. Admission is FREE!
This event is a a juried art and craft show consisting of outstanding artists and craftsmen from Northeast Florida and around the country. The jury committee carefully selects only the best work submitted in each category assuring well-rounded quality art and craft show.
There will be everything from exquisite jewelry to funky and functional pottery, abstract sculpture to glistening glass, hand-woven fashions to stunning photography, extraordinary paintings to wonderful wood carvings; this is a show you won't want to miss!
The Old Town Art Show makes "buying American" easy. You'll have an opportunity to meet and support the artisans who created the work they are exhibiting.

Arts and Crafts Festival at the Pier
Head to St. Augustine Beach to shop handmade art, crafts and delicious food during the Arts and Crafts Festival at the Pier.

Gamble Rogers Folk Festival
For three days, enjoy folk, Americana, and bluegrass music from dozens of bands featured on four stages at the 29th Annual Gamble Rogers Folk Festival, held April 11-13, 2025 at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds. Celebrating one of St. Augustine’s most admired natives, the festival honors Gamble Rogers and his musical storytelling that forever changed folk music.

St. Ambrose Spring Fair
The Ambrose Spring Fair is happening March 30th. Bring the whole family to this free event to enjoy live music, great food and shop with local vendors.

St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival
St. Augustine Lions Spring Seafood Festival. Fun since 1981! Great Food, Live Music, Entertainment and Activities, Arts & Crafts, Kids Zone with Rides.

EPIC Flower and Garden Expo
Saturday, March 15 & Sunday, March 16, the Annual Flower & Garden Expo is happening at Sykes Family Farms. Growers, nurseries, and vendors from around Florida offer various flowering plants and gardening accessories. Unique and beautiful arts & crafts, a special children’s area, Gardening Lectures, and more!

St. Augustine Celtic Music and Heritage Festival
The St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival is an annual tradition featuring Celtic bands, a pre-festival whiskey tasting, highland games, Celtic artisans and food, live music on two stages, and a variety of entertainment - all happening on Francis Field.

Arts and Crafts Festival at the Pier
Head to St. Augustine Beach to shop handmade art, crafts and delicious food during the Arts and Crafts Festival at the Pier.

The Florida Man Games
Floridians demanded it, so we're back for round 2! Dive into the chaos at The Florida Man Games™, an epic showdown of absurdity and outrageous skill. Test your limits in the Evading Arrest Obstacle Course, where quick feet and quicker wits prevail. Battle it out in the Weaponized Pool Noodle Mud Duel, where grit meets mud in a glorious clash. And dominate the ring in the Florida Sumo Cage Match, where only the toughest will emerge victorious. This isn't just a competition; it's a battle for the wild heart of Florida. Witness the spectacle, join the madness, and become a legend!

Lullaby of the Rivers Festival
Enjoy a FREE music and storytelling event for the whole family at the Lullaby of the Rivers Festival on Sunday, February 23 at The Amp!

Native American Festival
Celebrate the rich heritage of indigenous peoples during Flagler County’s annual Native American festival, the Princess Place Preserve Pow Wow. The 2025 event is slated for February 22 and 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cathedral Festival
The 40th Annual Cathedral Festival is almost here, and they’re ready to celebrate with all of YOU! Head to Mission de Nombres on February 21-23 in downtown St. Augustine for thrilling rides and delicious food to live music and a vibrant community spirit.

Spanish Food & Wine Festival
The St. Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival is all about Spanish wine, cuisine and culture.
Embark on a journey through St. Augustine's history, shaped by Spanish exploration 458 years ago. Pedro Menéndez and settlers, with Spanish wine in tow, made their mark on our shores. Spain's 4,000-year winemaking legacy endures, captivating Europe and dominating the American market.

Arts and Crafts Festival at the Pier
Head to St. Augustine Beach to shop handmade art, crafts and delicious food during the Arts and Crafts Festival at the Pier.

CPS Chowder Festival
Warm up your winter with the CPS Chowder Festival! Head to the Mission Grounds for a delicious afternoon filled with hot, hearty chowder, refreshing craft beer, and live music. Whether you're a fan of classic clam chowder or eager to try something new, there's a bowl for everyone.

Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam and Car Show
9th Annual Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show Throws Down to Raise Funds for the Community 🍖🔥🏆